EOS R7vs Fujifilm X100VIvs Sony FX30
Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos r7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 40.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 533g with battery and card | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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